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Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup

Some people like to give potatoes a bad name but they are actually very nutritious! They are chalked full of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, potassium, copper, and fiber. Potatoes also contain a variety of phytonutrients that have antioxidant activity. Among these important health promoting compounds are carotenoids, flavonoids, and...

• Posted: September 15, 2015
• |  by: Dr. Crysta Serne
• |  Categories: Recipes For Health
• |  Tags: Potato,  Recipe,  Slow Cooker,  Soup,  Vegetables

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French Leek Soup

Another one of my favourite slow cooker recipes (and a nice alternative to onion soup). Ingredients 3 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved and thinly sliced crosswise ¼ c butter, melted 2 Tbs chopped fresh thyme 1 Tbs soy sauce 1 Tbs white wine vinegar 1 Tbs Worcestershire...

• Posted: January 28, 2015
• |  by: Dr. Crysta Serne
• |  Categories: Recipes For Health, Wellness Articles
• |  Tags: Nutrition,  Recipe,  Slow Cooker,  Soup,  Vegetables

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Cabbage and Quinoa Soup

With the impending weather, here is an easy, make ahead meal.  It's packed full of protein and it's also a great recipe to use up the vegetables you still have left in the fridge or pantry. Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil ¼ cup quinoa (well rinsed) ½ cup carrots, diced...

• Posted: October 28, 2014
• |  by: Dr. Crysta Serne
• |  Categories: Recipes For Health
• |  Tags: Quinoa,  Recipe,  Soup,  Vegetables,  Vegetarian

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Spinach and Wild Rice Soup

In this take on pesto, pumpkin seeds (which are toasted to bring out their nutlike flavour) replace the traditional pine nuts, and the broth is dairy-free. Porcini mushrooms add a wonderful earthiness and depth of flavour, but you could use a less expensive dried mushroom instead. Most supermarkets carry mushrooms...

• Posted: October 25, 2014
• |  by: Dr. Crysta Serne
• |  Categories: Recipes For Health
• |  Tags: Healthy,  Nutrition,  Recipe,  Soup,  Vegetables

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup

Butternut squash, if it hasn't already been a classic Fall menu item, continues to pick up steam as a go to taste for the colder months upon us. The hearty squash is naturally sweet, allowing it to mingle and pair with other flavours from cinnamon, to brown sugar, to thyme...

• Posted: October 8, 2014
• |  by: Dr. Crysta Serne
• |  Categories: Recipes For Health
• |  Tags: Butternut Squash,  Healthy,  Nutrition,  Recipe,  Soup

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Spring Detox: Asparagus, Spinach, and Quinoa Soup

I found this gem of a recipe as I was perusing my internet last night.  I think it would make the perfect meal.   Spring Detox: Asparagus, Spinach, and Quinoa Soup *                           INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil,...

• Posted: May 24, 2014
• |  by: Dr. Crysta Serne
• |  Categories: Recipes For Health
• |  Tags: Healthy,  Nutrients,  Nutrition,  Soup,  Vegetables

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